England's Death Bowling Crisis In Champions Trophy 2025

England is facing a major death bowling crisis in the Champions Trophy 2025. Once a dominant team in ODIs, their struggles with the ball have put them in danger of an early exit. Their inability to defend runs in the final overs has been a major concern, as seen in their recent losses.

England’s death bowling is their biggest weakness.
They have leaked runs at an alarming rate in the last 10 overs.
Opposition teams have capitalized on England’s poor execution.

England’s Decline in ODIs

England’s decline started after their 2023 World Cup failure. The once-feared team is now struggling to maintain its place among the top sides. Their batting remains strong, but their bowling has become a liability. The lack of effective death bowling is hurting their chances of progressing in ICC tournaments.

Statistics Proving the Struggle

England’s death bowling numbers in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup show their weaknesses:

Conceded over 9 runs per over in the last 10 overs
508 runs given away in the final overs
Highest economy rate (11.6) among all teams in Champions Trophy 2025
204 runs conceded in just two games

These numbers highlight England’s inability to control the game in the final phase, making them vulnerable in tight matches.

Major Weaknesses in England’s Bowling

England’s struggles in death overs can be attributed to multiple factors:

Poor execution of yorkers: Only 8 yorkers bowled in two matches.
Bowling too many full tosses and half-volleys: 47 runs off 17 balls from half-volleys.
Ineffective short-pitched bowling: 30 runs given away in just 14 balls from bouncers.
Lack of variety and plan B: Heavy reliance on hard-length deliveries.

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Match-Winning Performances by Opponents

England’s poor death bowling has allowed opposition batters to dominate. In their match against Afghanistan, they conceded 113 runs in the last 10 overs, with Ibrahim Zadran smashing 177 runs, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.

England’s Performance Against Afghanistan

Overs	Runs Conceded	Key Opposition Batter
41-50	113	Ibrahim Zadran (177)

Why England Needs Urgent Changes

If England wants to revive their ODI dominance, they need to fix their death bowling immediately. Their over-reliance on certain bowlers, lack of variation, and failure to adapt to conditions have hurt them. The absence of Brydon Carse has also been a big setback.

Possible Solutions for England

Improve execution of yorkers.
Avoid predictable short balls and full tosses.
Use spinners effectively in death overs.
Develop backup options for key pacers.

England was once a team that redefined white-ball cricket, but their current struggles show a clear gap in their bowling strategies. If they fail to address their issues, they might face another embarrassing exit from a major tournament.

England’s death bowling crisis has exposed their weaknesses in the Champions Trophy 2025. Unless they improve their execution and strategies, their chances of survival in ODI cricket look bleak. They still have time to turn things around, but changes must be made quickly.

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